UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) 2025. The exam dates announced it will be conducted on 6 and 7 September 2025 in two shift morning at 10 AM to 12 PM and second shift 3-5 PMThis exam is conducted to screen and shortlist candidates for various Group B and C posts in the Uttar Pradesh government. It serves as the first stage of the recruitment process, assessing candidates’ general knowledge, reasoning, and aptitude through an objective exam.
The candidates will be able to apply online only. No other mode of application will be accepted by the commission.
UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) 2025
Only those who qualify the PET become eligible to apply for the Main exams for specific posts (like Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, etc.), followed by further selection stages such as skill tests or interviews and document verification. In summary, the PET streamlines recruitment by ensuring only eligible and capable candidates proceed to the next stages for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh
UPSSSC PET Examination 2025: Key Details
| Events | Details |
| Full Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET) |
| Purpose | Screening exam for selection to Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments |
| Eligibility | Minimum qualification is Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board |
| Application Start | 14th May 2025 |
| Application End | 17th June 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment/Correction | 24th June 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
| Pattern | 100 objective-type questions; 100 marks; 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer |
| Subjects Covered | GS, General Hindi, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Current Affairs, etc. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 33% |
| Score Validity | 3 years from result date |
| Application Process | Online at upsssc.gov.in |
- Next Steps: Qualifying PET allows candidates to appear for post-specific Main exams for various Group C positions
Application Fee
| General | 185 |
| OBC | 185 |
| SC | 95 |
| ST | 95 |
| PWD | 25 |
Age Limit
18-40 Years